The property
About this property
A large, fully covered wooden deck opens to views across the Caribbean Sea, while the home sits on freehold land with space for parking, storage and outdoor use.
Mint Road 17 combines a two-bedroom home with a private bathroom for each bedroom and 4,074 m² of freehold land on St. Eustatius. The 142 m² house has an open-plan living and dining area with an open kitchen, plus a large covered wooden deck with views across the Caribbean Sea.
The side entrance opens at living level into the central living area. Both bedrooms are accessed from this space, with one bathroom serving each bedroom. A door from the living area leads directly to the covered deck.
The property includes an unpaved driveway, ample parking, an enclosed storage room and an open storage area beneath the house. A concrete outdoor staircase with wooden railings connects the lower part of the property with the deck, while the plot is enclosed with chain-link fencing and a car gate.
Built in 2005, the home has air conditioning and ceiling fans. Traditional wooden hurricane shutters are fitted to the windows and doors, and the maintenance condition is listed as good.
Highlights
- Spectacular Caribbean Sea views
- Large covered wooden patio/deck
- Securely fenced plot with car gate
- Closed and open basement storage
- Air conditioning
- Parking
- Rural setting
Property information
Features and layout
Entrance at the side of the property, living room with open kitchen, bedroom 1 with bathroom, bedroom 2 with bathroom, door to the covered terrace.
Technical information
- Construction year: 2005
- Condition: goed
Air conditioning,
Ceiling fans.
Ownership and zoning
- Tenure: Freehold
Registered at the Land Registry Office with numbers 61/1996.
Costs and conditions
Ground tax (annually): 0% of the value (1st residence), or Property tax (annually): 0.7% of the value (2nd residence).
Buyers Costs consist of (one-off): 5% transfer tax, approx. 2 notary costs and costs of Land Registry at the office of Kadaster depending on purchase price.
Location and surroundings
The house is on St. Eustatius, and its fully covered wooden deck offers views over the Caribbean Sea. A staircase leads to the front yard, while the east-side entrance feels like the backyard.
Questions about this property
What transfer tax do I pay when buying an existing property on St. Eustatius?
For Mint Road 17 on St. Eustatius, the transfer tax is 5% of the fair market value, which must be at least the purchase price.
What annual property tax applies to a home on St. Eustatius?
Mint Road 17 is subject to annual real estate tax on the notional yield of the property's value, payable by whoever holds it on January 1st. For foreign taxpayers, this real estate tax takes the place of income tax on real estate in the BES islands.
Is Mint Road 17 registered with the Land Registry Office?
Mint Road 17 is registered at the Land Registry Office under number 61/1996.
What storm protection does Mint Road 17 have?
Mint Road 17 has already withstood several hurricanes and storms. All windows and doors are equipped with traditional wooden hurricane shutters.
Does Mint Road 17 have covered outdoor space with a sea view?
Mint Road 17 has a large, fully covered wooden patio or deck offering spectacular views over the Caribbean Sea. The deck is accessible from the living and dining area.
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